Tag: Zika
Australia issues travel advisory against Bali
June 23 (TravelAndy): Australia has issued a latest travel advisory that urges its citizens to exercise caution before travelling to Indonesia’s Bali, which has recently been designated as a Zika prone area.
The government advisory says, “Indonesia is experiencing sporadic transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. We advise all travellers to protect themselves from mosquito bites”.
“Given the possibility that Zika virus can cause severe malformations in unborn babies, and taking a very cautious approach, pregnant women should discuss any travel plans with the travel doctor and consider postponing travel to Indonesia,” added the advisory. Continue reading Australia issues travel advisory against Bali
Travel industry feels Zika heat
February 1 (TravelAndy): The rapid outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus across the Americas is causing many travellers to change their plans, said reports.
Pan American Health Organisation and World health Organisation have asked pregnant women to reconsider travelling to the affected countries because this virus reportedly causes neurological disorders in unborn babies.
Countries where the virus has been reported are Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Suriname, U.S. Virgin Islands, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Continue reading Travel industry feels Zika heat